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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) demonstrated defensive prowess on Friday, trading flat despite a severe broad market sell-off. Here's what investors need to know.
CEO Ron Vachris is keeping Costco's famous low-price philosophy intact while pushing into AI and international expansion. Same-day delivery now averages under 45 minutes in the U.S. and drives loyalty among Costco's biggest spenders.
Costco (COST +1.11%) stock is experiencing a rare dip.
Explore how Costco's (COST) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
Both Costco and Walmart reported outstanding performance in their most recent quarters. But both stocks trade at expensive valuations now, as does the S&P 500.
Costco Wholesale Corporation remains a high-quality, dividend growth stock but trades at an excessive forward P/E above 45x, justifying a hold rating. COST's Q3 saw double-digit EPS and revenue growth, fueled by strong membership gains and benefits from higher fuel prices, but comparable sales growth is slowing. Gross margins declined year-over-year due to inflationary pressures and price reductions, while management plans 30+ net new warehouse openings annually.
These two retailers' businesses and execution put them in strong positions to continue doing well.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Costco just launched executive memberships in China. Online registrations are attracting younger members.
ISSAQUAH, Wash., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $24.01 billion for the retail month of May, the four weeks ended May 31, 2026, an increase of 14.5 percent from $20.97 billion last year.
Costco's Q3 beat delivers 9.8% comp-sales growth, surging digital demand and rising memberships, but its premium valuation complicates the near-term entry.
Costco's ability to consistently grow sales and profit is supported by an expanding store base and membership count. At the current valuation, investors should be extremely cautious when considering buying shares.
Costco (COST, Financials) continues to deliver strong retail results, but its premium valuation remains the main concern for investors.The company reported U.S.
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Protein-packed foods and drinks are a huge hit at Costco, the company said last week. The popularity of GLP-1 drugs is fueling a broad demand for added protein in just about everything.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) delivered a strong fiscal third quarter performance, with its value-focused strategy, membership growth and fuel business continuing to support sales momentum, according to Jefferies analysts. Jefferies wrote that the warehouse retailer posted double-digit sales growth, solid comparable sales and continued strength in memberships and digital operations.
Costco Wholesale COST shares have come under pressure following the retailer's latest quarterly earnings report, but several analysts argue that the recent pullback may not reflect the company's long-term strengths. The stock fell again on Monday, marking its seventh decline in the past eight trading sessions.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) delivered a strong fiscal third quarter performance, with its value-focused strategy, membership...
Despite a strong performance last quarter, Costco's stock isn't rallying.
Costco's Q3 FY2026 9.8% comp sales jump gets a boost from fuel and FX. Adjusted comps rise 6.6% on higher traffic and bigger baskets.
Costco continues to deliver strong same-store sales. However, the stock's valuation indicates it trades at a significant premium to its peers.
Costco Wholesale Corp. NASDAQ: COST reported its fiscal Q3 2026 results after the market closed on May 28, and at first glance, it appears the company produced another stellar quarter.
Costco's gas stations have seen a rise in demand for their low-priced gasoline, as the surge helped the company top expectations for its third-quarter sales.
Costco sold a record amount of gas during the quarter ended May 10, as consumers sought relief from rising prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “Price continues to resonate strongly with our members,” Costco President, CEO and Director Ron Vachris said Thursday (May 28) during an earnings call.
Issaquah-headquartered Costco Wholesale (COST) ended in the “red” on May 29 after the big-box retailer's Q3 per-share profit came in shy of Street estimates. The multinational's total revenue surpassed $70 billion in its fiscal third quarter – handily beating the consensus – but a more than 15% increase in EPS to $4.93 missed expectations.
American households have paid nearly $450 more on energy amid Iran War, according to a Moody's analysis shared exclusively with CNBC. That totals tens of billions of dollars spent as the multimonth conflict drives up fuel prices.
Costco topped third-quarter sales expectations as its gas stations hit record volumes amid surging fuel prices and growing consumer price sensitivity.
For long-term investors, any post-earnings weakness in Costco has historically been a gift more often than a warning.
Costco (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction) just delivered another quarter that proves why this membership machine keeps compounding.
A strong earnings report wasn't enough to live up to Costco's pricey valuation.
COST beats Q3 estimates as membership fees rise and digitally enabled comps surge 21.5%, boosted by record gas volumes and tech upgrades.
Costco (COST) is experiencing a slight decline in its stock price following a mixed Q3 earnings report. Although the warehouse retail giant fell short of earnin
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The last eight Seeking Alpha calls on Costco were holds or sells. Quant hasn't budged off “hold” in three years. But I'm still bullish. A 53x forward P/E on a wholesale retailer should scare you. I argue it's structural; it's the pricing of intangibles the market can't model otherwise. Q3 beat on revenue at $70.5B and grew EPS 15.2%, even with a few-cent miss. Membership income climbed 10.7% and grew 9.9% ex-FX.
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Costco's Q3 earnings call spotlights strategic price cuts, record fuel volumes and surging digital demand as it doubles down on member value.
Costco had big revenue numbers, but its profit margin compressed.
Net Income: $2.192 billion, up 15% from $1.903 billion last year.Earnings Per Share (EPS): $4.93 per diluted share, compared to $4.28 last year.Net Sales: $69.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Costco (COST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended May 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Costco Wholesale NASDAQ: COST reported higher fiscal third-quarter earnings and sales as strong gasoline demand, continued membership growth and gains in digital sales supported results, executives said on the company's earnings call.
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Costco's same-store sales rose 9.8% during its third quarter, well above Wall Street's estimates, as gasoline sales provided a nice bump.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported fiscal third quarter financial results that topped Wall Street expectations, though shares were little changed in after-hours trading on Thursday. The warehouse retailer posted earnings of $4.93 per diluted share, slightly ahead of the consensus estimate of $4.91.
Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) reported third-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.
Costco reported higher third-quarter profit as the retailer continues to draw inflation-weary consumers.
Costco reported an increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period, with revenue beating Wall Street estimates. The retailer said adjusted comparable sales increased 6.6% for the quarter.
Costco Wholesale topped market expectations for third-quarter U.S. same store sales on Thursday, helped by demand for food and other essentials at its membership-only stores.
ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 36 weeks of fiscal 2026, ended May 10, 2026.
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